7 AAC 58.040 - Department cooperation with the state panel,

(a) The department will provide the state panel access to the information necessary for the panel to conduct its duties including access to department

(1) case records, database information, and quality assurance reports, in accordance with AS 47.10.093(b)(12);

(2) child protection and licensing policies, procedures, and forms; and

(3) child protection services staff for interviews.

(b) The state panel must provide the department at least four weeks' notice for requests for information to allow adequate time for the department to process information requests and schedule interviews.

(c) The department will provide the state panel with the resources necessary to conduct its duties, including

(1) access to space for conducting private interviews with staff and stakeholders;

(2) staff assigned by the department to act as liaison to the panel;

(3) coordination services to assist the panel in collecting necessary information and resources; and

(4) coordination of meetings and site visits.

(d) The director or other designee representing the department shall meet with the chair of the state panel or the panel's designee at least once every calendar quarter at a set time. The representatives of the department and panel shall discuss

(1) ongoing efforts by the department to address the panel's recommendations;

(2) changes to department practice or policy that affect functions related to child protection; and

(3) other topics relevant to the panel's duties.

(e) The department may invite the panel to participate in a department-hosted meeting.

Notes

7 AAC 58.040

Eff. 8/8/2020,Register 235, October 2020

Authority:AS 47.14.205

AS 47.14.215

AS 47.14.225